Title:
On-orbit demonstration of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Optical and RF satellite data relay service for real-time data downlink and tracking, telemetry, and control
Agreement Number:
22STDPP01
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 21, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The project will support a technology demonstration mission which will afford the opportunity to gain flight heritage in advance of potential commercial sales. It will demonstrate the feasibility of a flexible LEO-based data relay network capable of providing a high-data rate connection via optical links, and a low-data rate connection via radio frequency links.
This hardware technology demonstration project is a critical step in delivering the internet to space as high availability and high bandwidth space-to-space communication will be the backbone of the new space economy.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5T 2C2
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q2-00018
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kepler Communications Inc.
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.